Tokyo to build new subway line from city center to waterfront

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Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward

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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...

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Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing

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Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...

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Snake found on bullet train at Tokyo Station, service delayed - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A snake about 40 centimeters long was found on a shinkansen bullet ...

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Japan restarts world's largest nuclear power plant: After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan also shut down all nuclear power plants ...

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Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz: TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract ...

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Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI: Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet ...

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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...

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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.

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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel

In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.

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Nissan cuts annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on lower sales: Nissan Motor slashed its annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on Friday ...

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IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) must tread cautiously in raising interest rates ...

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LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting: The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders' ...

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Nikkei Stock Average dives 1,200, dragged down by high-tech shares: TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average plunged temporarily 1 ...

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Morning Bid: Jitters heighten, financial conditions tighten: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

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Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics

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Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

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Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening - The Mainichi

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US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...

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Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.

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Japan doctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair - The Mainichi

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Oracle to spend over $8bn to build more data centers in Japan: TOKYO -- Oracle will spend a total of more than $8 billion over 10 years, starting in 2024 ...

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How to Get Cheaper Luxury Goods: Japan's Weak Yen Provides Bargains: With a conversion rate in favor of most other major currencies, shoppers can get fancy ...

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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...

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Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...

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26 degrees in April: temperature record in Sapporo, Japan: Temperatures have been recorded in the metropolis since 1877. Now Sapporo has experienced the earliest ...

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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...

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Japan's Hakuba resort tries to avoid skiing into Niseko's rut: NAGANO, Japan -- Hakuba, a resort village in Nagano prefecture, is booming. In the village ...

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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...

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Hidden Billions in Tokyo Real Estate Lure Activist Hedge Funds: The long-concealed market value of Tokyo’s largest skyscrapers is being unveiled by activist ...

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How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than a medal ...

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Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled

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Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to faulty door switches : TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan ...

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Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says

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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...

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Oracle to invest $8 billion in Japan to respond to growing AI demand - The Mainichi

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A look at downtown Baton Rouge's new Korean food restaurant: Okki Tokki: Don't let the line winding out the door discourage you. The wait isn't as long as it ...

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A voyage across culinary India — in Tokyo: Cuisine in India shape-shifts noticeably every 100 kilometers, materialized by a rich history of invasions and trade ...

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Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing

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Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling: TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average on Friday morning fell as much as 1,313.27 yen ...

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Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen punches ticket to Paris Olympics: SINGAPORE: Kayaker Stephenie Chen narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics ...

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Dai-ichi Life CEO expects unsolicited takeovers to become common practice in Japan

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Japan considering first hike in teachers' overtime pay in 50 years: There has been a proposal for raising the allowances to 10% of monthly salary or even higher ...

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Battle for supremacy in East Asia semiconductor manufacturing: From Taiwan to Kumamoto prefecture in Japan, the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek ...

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Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover: TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings has restarted procedures for listing on the Tokyo ...

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Japan firms see English disclosure requirement as a burden, poll shows: Almost all Japanese companies in a Reuters monthly corporate poll see the Tokyo Stock ...

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Stolen $65,000 gold bowl found in Tokyo secondhand store - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A pure gold bowl priced at around 10 million yen ($65 ...

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Yen sinks to 154 range vs dollar for 1st time in 34 years - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen fell below the 154 line against the U.S. dollar on Monday in ...

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Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen: Shinkansen customers can bring small dogs, cats and other animals, including pigeons on ...

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Japan's small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale: TOKYO -- Smaller companies play a big role in Japan's electric vehicle battery supply ...

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OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office

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Japan's Takashimaya eyes 2026 opening for new Vietnam shopping center: TOKYO -- Takashimaya, the Japanese operator of upscale department stores ...

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Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly

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Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...

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US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to stronger security alliance - The Mainichi

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Former No 1 Momota retires from international badminton at 29: TOKYO: Two-time world champion Kento Momota said on Thursday (Apr 18) he is retiring from ...

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Japan’s Top Power Producer Jera Considers IPO to Fund Green Push: Japan’s biggest utility, Jera Co., is considering an initial public offering to help fund a ...

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Japan Cites G-7 Commitment on Response to Volatile FX Moves: Japan’s top currency official Masato Kanda flagged a reaffirmation of existing currency commitments ...

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Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks

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Baseball: New heat time-outs planned for Japan high school championship - The Mainichi

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How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.

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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...

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Nihon University student falls to death, autopsy finds cannabis in system - The Mainichi

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Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters

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Night blossoms: Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture on Thursday night.

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Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant

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OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry: TOKYO -- OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence platform ...

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75-yr-old man accused of punching young girl after argument over park trash in Japan - The Mainichi

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Determined Tatjana Smith swam with injury at SA Champs to claim Paris place: Tatjana Smith is back to setting times that made her one of the world’s best ...

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Japan biz leaders' average age rises for 33rd straight year: As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990 ...

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Hidden billions in Tokyo real estate lure activist hedge funds: Billions in value can be unlocked by pressuring companies to sell off holdings ...

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The Azalea Festival, and more from around the world: Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from our planet ...

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Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period

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Commentary: Is the shine coming off Japan’s bullet trains?: Domestic pride and confidence will turn into anxiety as Japanese railway expertise encounters ...

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Japan's Sapporo sees earliest 25C day since records began: A city known for the 1972 Winter Olympics and hosting one of the country's biggest snow festivals saw ...

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